A federal judge has dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case. Judge Dale E. Ho on Wednesday granted the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the mayor could aid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department’s extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

  • SpaceBishop@lemmy.zip
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    2 days ago

    Thanks for the clarification. I guess while skimming the article I mistook that distinction.

    Certainly doesn’t change that we are cooked, but I guess it helps to think that the States aren’t completely craven during this dark age.